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An exhibition at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Tax-free entry level smartphones in Africa: A policy lever for digital inclusion or a fiscal tightrope?

Monday, November 17, 2025
Alex Mwangi (L), Acting Commissioner for Business Strategy, Technology and Enterprise Modernization at the Kenya Revenue Authority; and Diana Kisaka, Assistant Commissioner for Finance at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and Chairperson of East African Revenue Authorities Technical Committee (EARATC) during an interview at the meeting. EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Economy

EAC tax chiefs mull ways to curb fraud, inefficiencies

Friday, November 14, 2025
Residents destroy illicit beverages produced by Agahebuzo Drinks Processing Ltd in Nsinda Cell, Rwamagana District. Courtesy.
Health

Deadly cocktails: Inside Rwanda’s crackdown on toxic homemade brews

Thursday, November 13, 2025
Delegates follow a panel discussion at the Summit that aimed to discuss how Africa can leverage mobile infrastructure to achieve economic gains. Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Affordability and infrastructure gaps stall Africa’s 5G rollout, experts warn

Friday, October 24, 2025
By reframing connectivity as a basic economic right rather than a luxury, Africa’s telecom industry is betting on inclusion as its most powerful form of innovation.
Technology

Telcos push for tax cuts to make smartphones affordable, boost digital inclusion

Thursday, October 23, 2025
This will be the longest World Cup in the tournament's history. AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES
Football

All you need to know about 2026 World Cup

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Rwanda NCD Alliance Executive Director, Alphonse Mbarushimana, riding an exercise bicycle for demonstration in line with be healthy be mobile theme at the Africa Health Tech Summit in Kigali, on October 13, 2025 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya).
Health

Can digital health turn the tide on Africa’s silent killers?

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Electric vehicles (EVs) are slowly making their mark on Rwanda’s automotive market. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Rwanda

What are the most affordable EV brands on Rwandan market?

Sunday, October 05, 2025
Gamblers playing in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Why Rwanda is raising the stakes on gambling regulation

Thursday, October 02, 2025
The New Times

My day at UCI 2025 Road World Championships

Saturday, September 27, 2025
Hybrids appeal to buyers not only because they combine fuel and electric power but also due to generous government tax exemptions. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Business

A closer look at Rwandan car market, shifting brand preferences

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Ivan Murenzi, the Director General of the National Institute of statistics of Rwanda while presenting on the performance of the country’s economy on Wednesday, September 17. Dan Gatsinzi
Economy

Rwanda’s economy up by 7.8% in Q2 2025 as base year changes

Wednesday, September 17, 2025